Stand Strong – Move Smart
Objective Teach kids to hold a correct fighting stance, respond to verbal commands, control their body while moving, and mirror an instructor with focus and awareness. Equipment Needed Cones (one per child) Optional: Assistant instructor or parent helper Setup Place cones around the mats. Each child stands behind their cone. Quick reminder of stance basics: […]
Reaction & Self-Control Challenge
Objective Develop quick reactions, sharp listening skills, and self-control by responding to commands while resisting the urge to grab early. Equipment Needed One of the following: Melons or pads on the floor Tennis balls Small objects Soft grappling-safe pad for advanced version Setup Place one object on the floor in front of each pair. Kids […]
Strike Discipline Challenge
Objective Teach kids the difference between wild striking and controlled striking. Kids experience high energy and then learn to switch instantly to discipline when commanded. Equipment Needed Strike pads or “melons” Cones Optional: fitness exercises for between rounds Setup Kids line up in one or two lines facing instructors holding pads. Explain: wild hitting has […]
Protect & Evacuate
Objective: Teach teamwork, awareness, verbal skills, coordinated defence, evacuation, and safe group behaviour. Setup One assistant (parent/helper). Assistant slowly walks or wanders around the mat. Kids remain nearby, ready to guard. Drill Breakdown 1. Guarding the Assistant Kids stay close, hands up, watching around Their job: protect the assistant using awareness and teamwork 2. Instructor […]
Tug of War
Purpose: Teamwork, strength, coordination, listening skills Split the kids into two teams. Give each team one end of the rope. On “Ready, set, GO!” both teams pull. The aim is to pull the other team past a centre marker on the floor. Coaching Points Bend knees, lean back, stay together as a team. No sudden […]
Punch and Kick the Ball
Objective Develop visual focus, timing, controlled striking, and accuracy using a moving object. Kids learn to stay in stance, watch the ball, and hit it cleanly with the correct technique. Equipment Needed Soft foam balls Floor dots to mark each child’s position Setup Kids stand on their dots in a circle or line. Everyone in […]